Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like changes round pub — they work on the surface (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "they work on the surface". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ASPHALTERS. Explanation: AS (synonym="‘like’") + PH (synonym="Public House, ‘pub’") + ALTERS (synonym="‘changes’") = ASPHALTERS

Question 2

What is the answer to "Like changes round pub — they work on the surface (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ASPHALTERS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Like changes round pub — they work on the surface (10)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.